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June 2021 Newsletter

Jun 04,2021

I want to encourage each of you to re-engage with the parish. In order to worship together fully, we need everyone to embrace their Spirit-giftedness and use those gifts for the common good.

May 2021 Newsletter

May 05,2021

To be a community of people who follow Jesus is to be a people who gather for Mass. Our corporate worship of the Risen Lord provides us strength, encouragement, instruction, and the very presence of o...

April 2021 Newsletter

Apr 04,2021

What would you say if I told you that the early Christians didn’t spend a lot of their time talking about eternal life? Would that surprise you? Now to be clear, the early disciples absolutely k...

December 2020 Newsletter

Dec 04,2020

When I was very young, I used to be the unofficial tracker of time and distance when my family went on vacation.  Now to be clear, no one asked me to do this, but I was always so excited to get t...

November 2020 Newsletter

Nov 02,2020

This election offers us an opportunity. An opportunity to remember who we are and who it is we follow. A chance to remember that we follow this Jesus, who while He was clear in His beliefs and teac...

October 2020

Oct 02,2020

Saint Margaret’s and its people will return this weekend to in-person, inside worship!  It has been almost seven months since we gathered inside to worship together, and I cannot tell you h...

September 2020

Sep 01,2020

I have found that one of the hardest parts of my vocation as a priest is saying goodbye. I have gotten to know so many of you as you have invited me into your homes, attended one of my programs, or ch...

August 2020 Newsletter

Aug 03,2020

My short years of ministry in your midst have been filled with grand moments of great joy and blessings. I will always treasure the prayers and the wishes from you. I have been rewarded with great com...

July 2020 Newsletter

Jul 02,2020

We are people of hope; that no matter what our personal circumstances or situations, we seek a greater kingdom that calls us to new life. And we are people of love; that just as God our Father chooses...

June 2020 Newsletter

Jun 03,2020

I hope that you all know me. If you have heard my sermons, come to any class that I teach, had any conversation with me, I hope that you would know that I am horrified by the death of George Floyd. I...

May 2020 Newsletter

May 06,2020

During this time of transition and uncertainty, in which everything around us seems to be changing, I want to share with you a truth that will never change; Jesus is Lord. He really did rise from the...

March 2020 Newsletter

Mar 05,2020

What distracts you in your daily life?  What gets in the way of your relationship with God or with each other?  Where is the noise in your life that fills a space that might just cover up th...

February 2020 Newsletter

Feb 05,2020

The season of Lent is almost upon us.  February 26th is Ash Wednesday, and it is on this day that the church offers us again the imposition of ashes, in which each of us is reminded of our mortal...

2020 JANUARY NEWS

Jan 14,2020

This time of the year appropriately focuses our mind to setting goals and making plans and resolutions. I hope you have given it time and thought. For this year, I decided to look at the simple and pe...

December 2019

Dec 05,2019

  I would like to encourage all of us, as we navigate through the hecticness of this holiday season, to take what opportunities we have and explore some silent time with God and wait for...

November 2019 Newsletter

Nov 08,2019

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Family Teach Day! Our St. Margaret’s family came together to make 478 sandwiches to benefit Urban Ministry’s Operation Sandwich P...

October 2019 Newsletter

Oct 04,2019

And so, during this time of stewardship, I am asking for your continued generous support in funding the ministries of this church that happen when our lives get distracted by pain and uncertainty. I a...

September 2019 Newsletter

Sep 06,2019

Welcome back to a new school year! I am so excited to start Sunday School classes again and see all of the children of St. Margaret’s! If you have not done so already, make sure to check out...

August 2019 Newsletter

Aug 05,2019

Our nation and the world need repentance and conversion. We all need to kneel down in humble admission for our omissions and commissions. We should boldly pray the words of Nahemiah (1:10) “now...

July 2019

Jul 03,2019

StM gives a warm welcome to Deacon Eric Grubb and his wife Brandie.  Both Eric & Brandie are North Carolina natives, growing up about an hour north of Charlotte in the town of Trinity. T...

June 2019 Newsletter

Jun 04,2019

There are many ways that one can connect to Jesus, and those connections are not exclusively found it worship.  But there is no substitute for worship.  Only in worship will you find the Ble...

May 2019 Newsletter

May 03,2019

May you feel God’s hand at your back.  May you feel Christ’s arms wrapped around you and may you feel the Holy Spirit with each breath and rejoice that you are His – today...

April 2019 Newsletter

Apr 05,2019

Thank you to everyone who participated in the book drive and Family Teach Day last month! St. Margaret’s collected 779 children’s books for Promising Pages! In addition, Sunday School stud...

March 2019

Mar 05,2019

Here is what I hope to intentionally take on more in my life for Lent:  More humility.  More forgiveness.  More empathy. More grace.  More mercy. &nbs...

February 2019

Feb 06,2019

What do you take for granted in your life?  What has become so common in your life that you have forgotten how extraordinary it really is?  A spouse?  Perhaps a child.  Maybe we ta...

January 2019 Newsletter

Jan 10,2019

The Church is not a building but its people.  God has called each one of you to this parish to share in its call to love and serve in the name of Jesus.   What makes this place so speci...

December 2018 Newsletter

Dec 07,2018

I wonder if the busyness of our culture is beginning to shape us into beings that no longer know how to be still and listen for the voice of our Lord.  Between televisions, music, iPads and iPhon...

November 2018 Newsletter

Nov 02,2018

It is my hope that you come to church not to be served, but to serve.  I want to encourage every person in our parish to find a way to serve inside our parish, and outside our parish.  Serve...

October 2018 Newsletter

Oct 04,2018

Your financial support is needed so that we can continue to boldly proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus and proclaim it at a time in which the world is desperate to hear it.  Your gifts help mainta...

September 2018 Newsletter

Sep 04,2018

We invite you to try one of our Bible studies this fall.  Whoever is facilitating our studies understands that we are ALL still learning.  Bible studies are mostly about fellowship where we...

August 2018 Newsletter

Aug 09,2018

We all will miss her and I believe that the best way we could honor and remember her presence with us is simply to perform our personal ministries with devotion and dedication. As she moves forward we...

July 2018 Newsletter

Jul 02,2018

Saint Margaret’s has been richly blessed by the ministry of Susie Bruno.  She came to us almost 9 years ago, and she has been a blessing since she has walked through our doors.  She is...

June 2018 Newsletter

Jun 06,2018

Fast forward to the most recent Royal Wedding.  Our very own Bishop Curry, in the pulpit, preaching about Jesus.  Boldly and unapologetically proclaiming the Good News of Jesus of Nazareth a...

May 2018 Newsletter

May 04,2018

Once the puppies have “walked,” then come the Graduates…those dogs that have successfully completed advanced training and been matched with a person to whom they will bring new life...

April 2018 Newsletter

Apr 12,2018

Please Note: Our Vacation Bible School program will be on sabbatical until the summer of 2019, when St. Margaret's will have a new Assistant to the Rector for Children's Ministries o...

March 2018 Newsletter

Mar 05,2018

The ECW Anglican Rosary program presented by Deacon Susie was a huge success.  Thank you to the 53 ladies, gentlemen and children that attended.  Many personalized and beautiful prayer beads...

February 2018

Feb 06,2018

StM is thrilled to announce the addition of a new lay ministry staff member. Mrs. Jenny Marlier started in late January as the new Assistant to the Rector for Newcomers & Parish Life. Jenny can...

January 2018 Newsletter

Jan 09,2018

The pursuit of being tender with people has not been very high on my list.  It frankly just isn’t a word that I generally use, much less think about.  I certainly endeavor to be gracio...

December 2017 Newsletter

Dec 01,2017

I’ve decided that I am not going to participate in all of the seasonal craziness this year.  I am going to stop, look, and listen.  As I have been reading the Scripture selections for...

StM 10 year Anniversary Edition

Nov 09,2017

St. Margaret's has grown as a family and continues to be a place of God-loving, friendly people who love this church, each other and pray for our continued grwoth.

November 2017 Newsletter

Nov 01,2017

EYC had a very busy, very fun October with the Chili Cook Off and our middle and high school retreats. October 20th- 22nd our high school students spent a weekend in Virginia and conquered the Virg...

October 2017 Newsletter

Oct 10,2017

The leaves were just beginning to turn, as 38 Women of St. Margaret’s gathered together at the Blowing Rock Conference Center, Sept. 22-24.   Led by guest speaker and Life Coach, Nicole...

September 2017 Newsletter

Sep 11,2017

Did you know about Buy your Priest a beer day? Due to an overwhelming response via Social Media and a calendar note in our bulletin, about 75 parishioners met up with Father Todd at Dream Chasers B...

August 2017 Newsletter

Aug 04,2017

Believe it or not, it is almost time for us to resume our fall worship schedule.  Our three service schedule returns on August 27th, and fall formation classes for children, youth, and adults beg...

July 2017 Newsletter

Jul 31,2017

I for one am so thankful for the gift of this country, and for the chance that I have every day to follow Jesus.  May that gift be given freely to every dear soul who walks this earth.  ...

June 2017 Newsletter

Jun 06,2017

Our Second Annual Parish/Community Day of Service was held on May 6th and brought out 83 parishioners (including 30 kids) to work in different locations throughout the community to live out our motto...

May 2017 Newsletter

May 04,2017

Our VBS program planned for this summer is Maker Fun Factory...and it brings together nearly all of our Christian education endeavors into one week.  Children, youth, and adults alike can find a...

April 2017 Newsletter

Apr 01,2017

Easter Day is almost here.  It is one of the most glorious days of the church year, and the pews will be filled and the energy of the celebration after 40 days of Lent will be very palpable.&nbsp...

March 2017 Newsletter

Feb 28,2017

During this Holy season of Lent let us make a personal commitment to devote a portion of our day to pray for a specific need or a particular person trusting in the power of God’s grace and bless...

February 2017 Newsletter

Feb 07,2017

This spring, youth are invited and encouraged to participate in an assortment of service projects during Lent. The projects have been selected for youth to engage with organizations that serve a varie...

January 2017 Newsletter

Jan 09,2017

It is time for all of us to look at our lives and shed superfluous talk and idle visits.  Jesus regularly separated Himself from the hectic schedule of His day so that He could pray.  If it...

December 2016 Newsletter

Dec 01,2016

.... but with these comes a reflection of Christmas and the desire every year to slow down and contemplate how I’m practicing its true meaning. We are celebrating the moment a light began t...

November 2016 Newsletter

Nov 07,2016

The St. Margaret’s EYC had a wonderfully busy October! We had a variety of youth offerings four of five weekends and had over 40 youth participate in those activities.  

October 2016 Newsletter

Oct 07,2016

Thanks to Fr. Todd and his appreciation for the ministry of CCI, Maverick will accompany me to church during my office hours on Tuesdays and perhaps some Thursdays and, as he matures and when appropri...

September 2016 Newsletter

Sep 02,2016

We need to be very careful in assuming that our own personal experience is the exact same experience that everyone else is having.  We need to acknowledge in all that we do that we just may not h...

August 2016 Newsletter

Aug 04,2016

We have talked for years about needing more space.  We have had countless conversations discussing the need to make room for more people.  We have developed a master plan for the campus.&nbs...

July 2016 Newsletter

Jul 01,2016

"...what Jesus is really saying is this; that everyone who is not you is your neighbor.  Go, and love them."  ...

June 2016 Newsletter

Jun 01,2016

Kudos to Traci Scott and Penny Feldser for starting a new tradition at St Margaret’s - Parish Day of Service! We had a great turnout, representing all ages. What a good way for families to...

May 2016 Newsletter

May 02,2016

"...for the last several weeks, when I go out to these places and have my coffee, and when I sit to catch up on email, or read, or to study, I put out a simple sign that says "Free Prayer." At firs...

April 2016 Newsletter

Apr 01,2016

"Saint Margaret’s is our home – it is a place where we gather to pray, grow and join one anoth-er regularly to be fed and nourished at the Table of the Lord. It is a place where we continue to find ou...

March 2016 Newsletter

Mar 01,2016

“...she was a disciple of Jesus.  And while we mourn her loss, we also rejoice that she now resides with God; fully perfected and at perfect peace.  While our community suffers a dee...

February 2016 Newsletter

Feb 01,2016

2016 marks the 6th year of publishing our very own Lenten meditation booklet right here under the St. Margaret’s roof.  With the vision, wisdom and encouragement of Deacon Susie Bruno, th...

January 2016 Newsletter

Jan 01,2016

“It is not about us, nor our feelings, nor our emotional needs.  We come together to worship God in order to know who He is and to know His Son Jesus.”